Beer

NOVEMBER BEER REVIEWS

This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com.

BRECKENRIDGE CHRISTMAS ALE NEW HOLLAND DRAGON'S MILK HALF ACRE TOME HAZY PALE ALE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This beer pours a rich caramel hue with a creamy off-white head. Slightly bready on the nose, with a rich maltiness on the palate. The hops balances with the malty sweetness perfectly, making this a very nice winter ale with a 7.1% ABV.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A thick off-white head crowns this winter warmer style ale after pouring it in a traditional English pub glass. The nose boasts the scent of roasted malts. A balance of malt and hops comes with the first sip, but sweet malt remains in the long finish. Use this beer as an ingredient in pork chops or serve with your favorite holiday meal, especially hearty fare like turkey and sweet desserts with chocolate.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a clear, dark, amber-colored beer. I can taste some of the spices but they're on the lighter side. I guess when I think of a Christmas beer, it should bombard you with spices. But overall, it's a nice malty beer that will go down smooth during the holidays - just a little too much on the sweet side for me.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.75

This pours almost pitch black, with a nice caramel head. Notes of bourbon, including vanilla and caramel, appear on the nose. It's malty, sweet and warming on the palate, with light carbonation providing a velvety smooth finish.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A decent tan head crowns this beer when poured into a traditional English pub glass. The roasted malt scent seems less pronounced, with sweet scents becoming more prominent. The first sip of the beer gives the roasted malt more of a chance to shine, with the sweetness along in the finish. In a world with a lot of bourbon barrel stouts, this one tops the list. Pair it with red meat, smoked food, rich cheeses or dark chocolate.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 5

This is a thick, dark beer with a chocolate head. I wanted to drink more but it's not a session beer considering the 11% ABV. It's like eating chocolate cake. One piece is good but two not so much. It's a very sweet beer and the chocolate and coffee flavors shine through. I can taste the warming of the alcohol but not that much. Simply put, this is a very good winter beer.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5

This beer pours a hazy straw color with a thin white head. Citrus notes appear on the nose, including grapefruit and tangerine. It's very light on the palate with a slight bitterness on the finish. I consider this a very solid hazy pale ale.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A white head forms on this hazy pale ale and evaporates slowly. The scent contains a decent amount of citrus from the hops used during brewing. The citrus hop flavors continue with the first tasting as a thick mouthfeel coats the tongue. Malt comes through a moment later, but the citrus returns in the long finish. Pair it with spicy foods like Mexican or Asian, classic English cheeses like blue cheese and Cheddar or a hamburger.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This beer pours your standard hazy amber color. I can smell a little pine and citrus and it has the flavors to match. I had never heard of this brand, but I think they did a fine job with this beer and I'm going to search for other offers they may have. With an ABV of 5.5%, this is pretty easy to drink with the hops being present but not overbearing. A very solid and enjoyable beer.

DOGFISH HEAD SEA QUENCH ALE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3

This gose pours a clear yellow with a thick head. It's funky on the nose with notes of lime and tart on the palate with a salty finish. Gose and sour lovers will likely enjoy this, but if you are not a big fan of sours, you might want to steer clear.

PAUL BRAGIN - 3.5

A thick white head tops this cloudy golden ale and takes a long time to dissipate. The limes used during brewing give the scent a noticeable citrus note. The light and crisp beer hits the tongue with lime flavors. Salt flavors come through in the long finish. Summer months might give the beer a boost in popularity. Pair it with goat cheese, shellfish or grilled chicken.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3

If you're looking to switch things up during the winter months when heavy beers are all the rage - and want to remind yourself of the warmer days of summer - here's a sour beer that combines lime/ citrus flavors with a kick of salt. Not for everyone, of course, but Dogfish offers up a refreshing take on this style of beer. It's a bit outside my comfort zone but might be right for you.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.